NEW BRACKET SYSTEM

Kids division:
We are working on a new bracketing system that will provide kids with more matches.
Our brackets are designed to provide 2 or more matches for willing participants in their divisions.
When brackets have 2 competitors, they will compete in a best 2 out of 3 to determine the champion.
For brackets of 3 competitors, they will compete in a true round robin and the champion will be determined by the number and types of wins.
For brackets of 4 or more competitors, there will be 2 or more matches for each competitor.
No more 1 and done!

Adults division:
Single elimination.

SCHOOL PRIZES

Masters & Instructors

Get on the tour & win cash prizes!

By having your students compete in the BJJ Tour Series you, as an owner/instructor, will also benefit by having the opportunity to win cash prizes! At each BJJ Tour event we rank the top schools based upon the number of students and number of wins in that specific tournament. The top school will win a prize of $1,800* for kids and adults. At the end of the year we will tally up the entire series and award the top schools for a chance to win an additional $1,000 for kids & $1,000 for adults!

We are also creating a ranking system of individuals and schools for historical purposes. Showcase your school, increase your student sign-ups, and build your academy by competing in the BJJ Tour!

TEACHERS & ACADEMY OWNERS: Prize for FIRST, SECOND and THIRD PLACES in the ADULTS and KIDS DIVISIONS.

*Payment to be a combination of $1,000 in cash and $800 in Sambazon products.

General Information

The US OPEN XXIII Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Tournament will take place Saturday, November 3 and Sunday, November 4, 2018 at The Cow Palace in San Francisco, California.

All schools are welcome to compete. Competitors from all belt ranks in the Male, Female, Kids, Juvenile, Adult and Master Age Divisions may compete. This tournament is GI only.

Medals and Certificates will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places in each division. Every registered Competitor will receive a complimentary tournament t-shirt. All registered Kids Competitors will receive a medal.

Check-In

Competitors check-in at The Cow Palace, the location of the US Open Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Tournament on Saturday, November 3 from 7:45 AM – 4:30 PM.
Or on Sunday, November 4 from 7:45 AM – 4:30 PM.

Bring valid identification such as a driver’s license, passport or IBJJF ID.

Kids checking in will need a BIRTH CERTIFICATE, PASSPORT or IBJJF ID.

All Kid Competitors are required to show their valid identification in the form of Birth Certificate, Passport or IBJJF card to compete. Any Kid Competitor without valid identification will be disqualified and will not compete. No refunds.

All Adult, Master & Juvenile Competitors are required to show their valid identification in the form of Drivers License, Passport, State Identification or IBJJF card to compete. Any Adult, Master or Juvenile Competitor without valid identification will be disqualified and will not compete. No refunds.

If you have any questions regarding the U.S. Open feel free to send us an email.

Official Rules Seminar – Friday, November 2, 2018

Claudio Franca Brazilian Jiu Jitsu sanctioned tournaments have become known for the quality and fairness of its refereeing, and our seminars have played a big role in helping to ensure that our referees are competent and qualified for their very important jobs. The seminar will be lead by Professor Alvaro Mansor, Black Belt 6th Degree. Professor Mansor is the Director of Referees for the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation.

This seminar is also FOR COMPETITORS. If you know and understand the nuances of the rules under which you compete, then your chances of winning will greatly improve. To help improve your tournament experience.